Initiatives and Objectives
SIOP’s government relations and advocacy programs’ goals are to bridge SIOP’s capabilities and government relations expertise with the interests of policymakers. By lending their expertise, members can help address policy issues through evidence-based I-O psychology.
SIOP’s priorities include:
- Promoting the application and implementation of I-O in federal policies, programs, and decision-making.
- Using evidence-based practices to improve workforce issues.
- Educating policy-making bodies on the science of the workplace.
- Supporting the responsible and evidence-based adoption of innovation in the workplace.
- Applying I-O science to support diversity and inclusion practices in the workplace and to create effective workplace cultures.
- Using reliable and valid assessments for the selection, management, and evaluation of workers.
- Expanding funding for workplace sciences research and advocating for further study of workforce and workplace topics.
- Increasing access to education and training for the global workforce.
How SIOP Impacts Federal Advocacy
SIOP leadership, the SIOP Government Relations Advocacy Team (GREAT), and Lewis-Burke, a DC-based firm, have created working groups. Members of SIOP’s working groups lend their I-O psychology expertise to guide policymakers when relevant topics are discussed in Congress.
Policy Resources
See SIOP’s white papers written for policymakers that outline how I-O can be leveraged to address topics such as:
- Defense and National Security
- Education, Development, and Training for a High-Performing Workforce
- Health and Well-Being
- Technology-Enabled Workforce
- Federal Workforce
- Veterans Transition
- Policing
Read SIOP's Guide to Federal Outreach and Advocacy for a summary of SIOP's approach to advocacy and provide practical advice for members who wish to pursue advocacy work.
SIOP Past President and Fellow Steven Rogelberg testified before the U.S. Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress about how I-O psychology can assist members of Congress, their staffs, and the institution.
SIOP President Steven Rogelberg recently sat down with Chairman Kilmer to discuss how Industrial-Organizational psychology has been and will continue to be influential in the Select Committee’s work.
The SIOP Advocacy Academy
The SIOP Advocacy Academy recently hosted their first session out of the three-part webinars series aimed at providing I-O professionals and students with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for research funding, evidence-based policy, and other critical issues relevant to I-O psychology.
The first webinar provided an introduction to science policy and advocacy, diving into SIOP’s engagement in advocacy, federal and congressional priorities, and a brief overview on legislative processes; you can find the recording here.
The next session will be focused on understanding the federal legislative process, centering on important considerations to know about Congress while advocating, which will be taking place on Wednesday, June 24, 1:00 p.m. ET. Participants will now have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the participants through unmuting or the chat box. Interested individuals can sign up below.
Please contact David Feldner at dfeldner@siop.org with any questions.
Alerts and News
SIOP encourages members to stay informed and involved with government relations through the quarterly "SIOP in Washington" column in TIP, the monthly Washington Info email, and advocacy alerts to members about current policy issues and funding:
